Page 48 of In the Dark

“It may help. I’m still not sure what to do.”

“We’ve been working on gathering research since the incident, Aisanna and me. And we think we’ve found a way to force Darkness back into the stone. I wasn’t sure about it, too many missing pieces in the picture.” Astix cracked her knuckles and glanced around Morgan toward Karsia. Though they heard nothing she saw the girl’s mouth moving, forming creative and horrible obscenities.

“How will you do it?”

“I have to keep a few things up my sleeve until we know more. Can’t have you telling her accidentally and spoiling it.”

“I would never!”

“And I can’t take chances. Please understand.”

“Seems fair,” Morgan amended.

“It’s getting worse so we need to hurry. Do you think you can help?”

“I’ll do what I can, though I make no promises.” He spared a glance at Karsia. “For some reason, I find myself willing to do anything for her.”

Astix shrugged the collar of her coat higher. “Join the club.”

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